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Cornell climbs national university rankings

11 months ago in Community, Education, Local

ITHACA, NY (CortacaToday) – Cornell University is among the nation’s best for higher education.

U.S. News and World Report released its 2025 Best National Universities rankings on Tuesday, and the Ithaca-based Ivy League institution came in tied with the University of Chicago at number 11, up one spot from last year.

Cornell also ranks as the #1 school in the Empire State. Read more here.

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